Lot 364 , A large Burmese white faced Mandalay standing figure of Buddha, 19th / 20th century, 64.5cm
A large Burmese white faced Mandalay standing figure of Buddha, 19th / 20th century, wearing a red robe, on a lotus carved circular base, 64.5cm
Estimate £1,200-1,500
Provenance:
This figure was purchased by the present owner 25 years ago from a renowned antiquities dealer on the Thai/Burmese border. It then took a further 6 months to get an Arts Export Licence to ship this rare piece to the UK. Purchased whilst on location in Thailand filming the movie "Air America" in 1990.
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